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The new Linde Werdelin Nord collection delivers hardcore tool watches loaded with arctic cool
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The new Linde Werdelin Nord collection delivers hardcore tool watches loaded with arctic cool

Note: This is a rather momentous occasion for me as a writer and Independents Editor for Time+Tide.  July 10 is my one-year anniversary for the…
MICRO MONDAYS: The HVD SpectreDiver is a cracking vintage diver for under $400
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MICRO MONDAYS: The HVD SpectreDiver is a cracking vintage diver for under $400

I do love a good 38-40mm vintage-infused diver’s watch and, while some have come and gone from my box, they always tickle my fancy. But…
INTRODUCING: The H. Moser & Cie. Heritage Perpetual Calendar Midnight Blue Enamel
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INTRODUCING: The H. Moser & Cie. Heritage Perpetual Calendar Midnight Blue Enamel

After getting used to H.Moser’s futuristic offerings and extraordinary fumè dials, their Heritage line is a  collection that pays tribute to Heinrich Moser, the man…
The Seiko Presage Style 60s SRPG05J1 and SRPG09J1 mix crazy value with vintage panache
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The Seiko Presage Style 60s SRPG05J1 and SRPG09J1 mix crazy value with vintage panache

On paper, the new Seiko Presage Style 60s collection is purportedly based on the Japanese brand’s first 1964 chronograph. But after setting this scene, Seiko…
The Minase Divido Urushi Maki-e is a futuristic window to an ancient Japanese craft
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The Minase Divido Urushi Maki-e is a futuristic window to an ancient Japanese craft

At a time when most people gravitate towards modern sports watches or the tempting flavours of vintage nostalgia, there’s a path less crowded, where you…
Does Mido deliver the best value COSC-certified Swiss in-house chronometers available in 2021?
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Does Mido deliver the best value COSC-certified Swiss in-house chronometers available in 2021?

Is this headline a valid question, a bold claim, or simply the stone-cold truth? My knowledge of the Mido brand has recently been re-ignited. The…
VIDEO: The Seiko Presage Style 60’s is a slick everyday watch with a dapper edge
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VIDEO: The Seiko Presage Style 60’s is a slick everyday watch with a dapper edge

The new Seiko Presage Style 60’s range may be initially confusing. The inspiration lies in their 1964 Seiko Crown Chronograph, except that this new imagining…
Greubel Forsey goes vegan and will no longer use animal-based leather
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Greubel Forsey goes vegan and will no longer use animal-based leather

Greubel Forsey, creators of last year’s thought-provoking Hand Made One and regular winners of GPHG honours, are known for their intricate craftsmanship and small production…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Peren Nera Rogue is a future-proof take on a mythical 60s diver
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Peren Nera Rogue is a future-proof take on a mythical 60s diver

Gone rogue: UK / US /adjective: “Behaving in ways that are not expected or not normal.” You might think this a tough-talking opening pitch, but…
Why do some luxury watch brands provoke genuine hate?
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Why do some luxury watch brands provoke genuine hate?

Are you on team Rolex or team Omega? Does the horological excess of Richard Mille thrill you or make you shudder? In the world of…
The new Hublot MP-09 Tourbillon Bi-Axis collection is spectacular watchmaking in a blaze of colour
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The new Hublot MP-09 Tourbillon Bi-Axis collection is spectacular watchmaking in a blaze of colour

Hublot seldom disappoints when it comes to a summer barrage of colours and materials, and the new MP-09 collection is here to prove the point.…
Am I too old for a purple G-Shock? Don’t ask my kids.
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Am I too old for a purple G-Shock? Don’t ask my kids.

Feel free to judge me. After reading my story on wanting a demure 36mm Carrera reissue in 18K gold on a leather strap, you might…
At the closing spring auction of Christie’s New York , Cartier Crash-es through the estimate ceiling to outshine Andy Warhol..
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At the closing spring auction of Christie’s New York , Cartier Crash-es through the estimate ceiling to outshine Andy Warhol..

The Christie’s New York auction ended yesterday with their final event of the spring season representing an important touchstone for the market. The predicted top…
Downsizing to 36mm opens up a world of value – this TAG Heuer Chronograph is the solid-gold proof
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Downsizing to 36mm opens up a world of value – this TAG Heuer Chronograph is the solid-gold proof

I love vintage reissues, especially smaller sizes truer to the originals, but do you know what? When you appreciate the delights of 36-38mm watches, you’ll…
#Kixntix: Hit the trails with the new Breitling Endurance Pro Ironman
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#Kixntix: Hit the trails with the new Breitling Endurance Pro Ironman

I consider myself quite fit for my age with weekly gym and road bike sessions (well, when it’s sunny..), but feel fairly inadequate compared to…
Your need-to-know guide to Minase Watches – the Japanese Prime Minister’s choice of hand-crafted wristwear
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Your need-to-know guide to Minase Watches – the Japanese Prime Minister’s choice of hand-crafted wristwear

Eyebrows were raised when the long-serving Japanese Prime Minister Shinso Abe wore a bright blue piece of wristwear while attending the G20 summit a few…
INTRODUCING: The Swatch Big Bold Bioceramic is an eco-friendly summer watch
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INTRODUCING: The Swatch Big Bold Bioceramic is an eco-friendly summer watch

I do love the idea of a ceramic watch in bold colours like the flashy drama of Hublot or Rado’s latest twist on the Captain…
The Rolex Daytona gets a wild blue remix from Artisans de Genève
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The Rolex Daytona gets a wild blue remix from Artisans de Genève

After picking my jaw off the ground, I was surprised by my wide-eyed delight with Artisans de Genève’s irreverent take on the Rolex Daytona. I…
OK, we’re calling it: the Mido Ocean Star GMT is the best value Swiss GMT around
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OK, we’re calling it: the Mido Ocean Star GMT is the best value Swiss GMT around

Value, presence and durability. These three factors are pretty important in the $1500 – $2000 price segment, and with the tough 44mm Mido Ocean Star…
MICRO MONDAYS: Bold field watches for under $500 in the MAS Watches Arcticus range
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MICRO MONDAYS: Bold field watches for under $500 in the MAS Watches Arcticus range

What’s in a name? Quite a lot in this case. MAS Watches was started in 2019 by Australian Matthew Francis, a watch enthusiast who shares…
#Kixntix: The Seiko Prospex Save The Ocean “Antarctica” and the icy cool comfort of Nike Dunk Highs
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#Kixntix: The Seiko Prospex Save The Ocean “Antarctica” and the icy cool comfort of Nike Dunk Highs

Seiko diving watches are invariably fantastic. But we all eagerly anticipate the deep blue hues and structured dials of the Save The Ocean releases which,…
HANDS ON: The Grand Seiko GMT Seasons Collection – Japanese dial mastery inspired by nature
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HANDS ON: The Grand Seiko GMT Seasons Collection – Japanese dial mastery inspired by nature

As you might know, I am a bit of a dial fetishist, so when faced with a new limited collection from Grand Seiko, the risk…
VIDEO: The Grand Seiko GMT Seasons Collection is a dial fetishist’s dream come true
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VIDEO: The Grand Seiko GMT Seasons Collection is a dial fetishist’s dream come true

The last release of the Grand Seiko GMT Seasons Collection provoked extreme jealousy all around the world. The reason for this is that it was…
INTRODUCING: The dark panache of the Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Bol d’Or Mirabaud
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INTRODUCING: The dark panache of the Hublot Classic Fusion Chronograph Bol d’Or Mirabaud

The Bol d’Or Mirabaud is the world’s biggest inland lake regatta, running the length of Lake Geneva, and Hublot is celebrating its eighth consecutive year…
The Zelos Mirage 2 marks a step up from microbrand to haute horology
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The Zelos Mirage 2 marks a step up from microbrand to haute horology

Bravo Elshan! I’m happy to say I have been a (small) part of the rise of Zelos Watches, with two of their tough tools previously…
INTRODUCING: The Isotope GMT 0º is a futuristic GMT with a fascinating twist
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INTRODUCING: The Isotope GMT 0º is a futuristic GMT with a fascinating twist

It’s all well and good catering to our tastes for vintage nostalgia and I admit that I’m usually wearing some form of field / pilot’s…
Andy Warhol’s Patek Philippe is up for auction at a surprisingly low estimate
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Andy Warhol’s Patek Philippe is up for auction at a surprisingly low estimate

The 2021 auction season has seen highs and lows, marked by a lack of physical attendance in the auction halls due to COVID and a…
From Eminem to Spike Lee, the G-Shock is still the celebrity beater of choice
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From Eminem to Spike Lee, the G-Shock is still the celebrity beater of choice

Celebs keep the G-Shock craze alive.
INTRODUCING: The new Oris Hölstein Edition is a cool grey vision of a Big Crown future
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INTRODUCING: The new Oris Hölstein Edition is a cool grey vision of a Big Crown future

The Oristas out there eagerly anticipate the annual Oris Hölstein Edition, and the Big Crown is a beloved staple of the range. Recent additions have…
#Kixntix: The casual luxury of the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Titanium GMT Chronograph with Louis Vuitton high tops
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#Kixntix: The casual luxury of the Bulgari Octo Finissimo Titanium GMT Chronograph with Louis Vuitton high tops

Within seven years of its debut in 2017, the Bulgari Octo Finissimo is already a modern-day classic, its slender and aggressively architectural shape transforming the…
VIDEO: The Longines Silver Arrow offers ’50s elegance with an architectural twist
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VIDEO: The Longines Silver Arrow offers ’50s elegance with an architectural twist

The new Longines Silver Arrow makes me think we’re due for a strong comeback of the functional steel dress watch. Clean-cut with a proportionate, 38.5mm…
Believe the hype: Christie’s Auction of the Decade smashed records to net $34m
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Believe the hype: Christie’s Auction of the Decade smashed records to net $34m

When Christie’s described The Legends of Time event in Hong Kong last weekend as “the auction of the decade,” they certainly talked it up. But…
MICRO MONDAYS: The Keris from Keaton Time Co. is a futuristic diver with a hypnotic dial
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MICRO MONDAYS: The Keris from Keaton Time Co. is a futuristic diver with a hypnotic dial

Keaton Time Co. is another new brand from Singapore, that’s fast becoming a veritable hotbed of horological innovation with the likes of Zelos and BOLDR…
You will NEVER guess the watch that the Japanese Emperor Hirohito chose to be buried with…
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You will NEVER guess the watch that the Japanese Emperor Hirohito chose to be buried with…

When Emperor Hirohito died, he took his most treasured possessions with him, including his favorite watch.
HANDS ON: The sports-luxe travel glamour of the Grand Seiko SBGE251
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HANDS ON: The sports-luxe travel glamour of the Grand Seiko SBGE251

With their penchant for larger diameters clearly visible in the Grand Seiko SBGE251, I feel the need to underline a simple fact with Seiko and…
#Kixntix: Get eco-warrior chic with the new Hublot Big Bang Unico Sorai lifted with a pop of Supreme red
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#Kixntix: Get eco-warrior chic with the new Hublot Big Bang Unico Sorai lifted with a pop of Supreme red

Here’s a #Kixntix with a conscience. The Hublot Big Bang Unico Sorai is more than the sum of its soft green ceramic case and industrial-chic…